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France Tests H160M Guépard Helicopter Weapons for First Time Ahead of 2028 Deliveries

France conducted the first weapons firing tests on the H160M Guépard multi-role helicopter. Testing precedes planned 2028 deliveries to French forces under the HIL programme. Airbus Helicopters is integrating a 20mm cannon, rockets and missiles. The Guépard will replace multiple legacy fleets.

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